Mariners Are Warned!: John Lort Stokes And H.M.S. Beagle In Australia 1837-1843
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Marsden Hordern
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press., 1989
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some minor sun-fading to spine.
Ann Moyal's Mariners Are Warned!: John Lort Stokes And H.M.S. Beagle In Australia 1837-1843 chronicles a pivotal period in Australian maritime history, detailing the extensive surveying expeditions undertaken by John Lort Stokes aboard the renowned H.M.S. Beagle. This authoritative work presents a meticulous account of the challenges and discoveries faced by the crew as they charted the treacherous Australian coastline. The narrative uncovers the significant contributions Stokes made to cartography and navigation, illustrating the scientific rigor and adventurous spirit of 19th-century exploration. It argues for the lasting impact of these voyages on the understanding and settlement of the continent, offering a compelling look into a crucial era of discovery.
Author: Marsden Hordern
Binding: Hardback
Published: Melbourne University Press., 1989
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some minor sun-fading to spine.
Ann Moyal's Mariners Are Warned!: John Lort Stokes And H.M.S. Beagle In Australia 1837-1843 chronicles a pivotal period in Australian maritime history, detailing the extensive surveying expeditions undertaken by John Lort Stokes aboard the renowned H.M.S. Beagle. This authoritative work presents a meticulous account of the challenges and discoveries faced by the crew as they charted the treacherous Australian coastline. The narrative uncovers the significant contributions Stokes made to cartography and navigation, illustrating the scientific rigor and adventurous spirit of 19th-century exploration. It argues for the lasting impact of these voyages on the understanding and settlement of the continent, offering a compelling look into a crucial era of discovery.